Wire Ferrules? Recommendations?

[rQx]

Weidmuller:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpXnlqiDg3A

But I use the ferulles from Rittal since they are cheaper and come on a 5000pcs long length.
The standard Weidmuller length is shorter and then I have to switch more often

We have used these for many years, good quality.

 

[geniusintraining]

But I use the ferulles from Rittal since they are cheaper and come on a 5000pcs long length

Thats a very nice tool, what is the price you pay for the ferrules from Rittal?

 

[rQx]

Thats a very nice tool, what is the price you pay for the ferrules from Rittal?

Very nice, if you get used to the tool you can make the "isolation" that is removed also get removed automaticly without having to take it away with your fingers. Alternative is that you remove it with the knives in the front

From rittal i pay 500SEK for 5000pcs. But the swedish money is low value so it's pretty mush in USD, 52$ with my exchange rate.

 

[LadderLogic]

Thats a very nice tool

I had it quoted at about $250. My management did not approve it

 

[rankhornjp]

Yep, I think the crimper/tool is more important than the ferrule itself, I have a few and KNIPEX is very nice, I would also recommend getting a front load and a side load, when working in a cabinet or a tight place its nice having both.

https://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1299&groupID=1308

https://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1299&groupID=1307

I guess we have crashed their website.... can't even get www.knipex.com to pull up.

 

[theColonel26]

Thanks Guys

Thanks Guys

 

[TimWilborne]

I use this crimper from Ferrules Direct and we use their ferrules too. I haven't had any issues crimping even the smallest ferrules (24/26 ga). I did have to tweak the adjustment wheel on the side of the tool, however, for the smaller ones.

I 2nd this recommendation. There are a lot of crimpers out there that are awkward to squeeze. After you squeeze them a few hundred times a day for a few months, it makes a difference.

Also, while UL does not require or prohibit the use of ferrules, you must use the ferrule crimper recommended by the manufacturer. So you can't use a Ferrules Direct crimper on Weidmuller ferrules.

 

[theColonel26]

you must use the ferrule crimper recommended by the manufacturer. So you can't use a Ferrules Direct crimper on Weidmuller ferrules.

Say What?


good lord

 

[geniusintraining]

I had it quoted at about $250. My management did not approve it

For 250 I can get another 10 years out of this one

 

[dcam]

The 6 point compression is specifically what I was pointing out. Have you ever had a beautiful panel with everything labeled and perfect cable management but it had constant issues. One day you start tug testing the terminations and find that the wires pull out of the ferrules easily. This is the catalyst for me pointing out these crimpers. Knipex makes a four point for cheaper that is still way better that standard ones.

When you start putting your name and reputation on a build-you buy the 6 point. If not through employer then from your own pocket. I am the site Heretic, Im very opinionated , talk to my self, and wrong often so......

 

[rQx]

For 250 I can get another 10 years out of this one

You will save the money on the time you gain from it, I cant live without it

 

[theColonel26]

Basically any crimpers that cost less than $150 are garbage.

 

[CommissioningMan]

When you start putting your name and reputation on a build-you buy the 6 point.

If you are using cage/spring clamp terminals, surely the square compression (4-point) would be preferred over the hexagonal compression style (6-point)?
But for that sense of "this just feels like quality" I very much prefer the hexagonal style.

 

[geniusintraining]

Basically any crimpers that cost less than $150 are garbage.

I disagree... I have a cheap Chinese set for small wire that is my go-to, I thought about selling them

 

[TimWilborne]

I disagree... I have a cheap Chinese set for small wire that is my go-to, I thought about selling them

Same here, while you are thinking about buying those $150 crimpers, get you a set of these. I know several people using them that are very satisfied.
https://amzn.to/2x9yUkl

Also here is a video I did talking more about UL and ferrules.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3B09qSLek8Q